The World Cup Discussion Thread!

[Bunns]

I'm sorry, did you just say that Messi will become better than Pelé? The legendary Pelé? You cannot compare an aging and under-performing Messi, to the legends of Pelé and Ronaldo. Messi isn't even the best Argentinian player, must less the best in the world. The Balon D'Or is given to the best player, the reason it was given to Ronaldo is because he is the best. Sure, several years ago it may of been Messi, but several years ago, the Soviets still dominated Eastern Europe. Times change, players differ. Currently, Ronaldo is the best. There is no doubt that he is the best at the moment. In my opinion Messi never topped Ronaldo, but one can disagree. There is simply no comparison to be made anymore, Messi is done.

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And just for clarification, there is no way, in time or space, that Messi's skill can ever exceed that of Pelé. Pelé is a God among men. He is the greatest player that Santos, Brazil, and the world have ever seen. Nothing but Ronaldo can ever exceed that. He is the penultimate of Football.

Sorry for the double post but messi was named #1 more than both and at the time pele was better but today, after new advances in skill and play type messi or Xavi IMO are the best.

#neyMar4#1

 

[billyguy1]

Through the power of Kim Jong-un, North Korea will make a stunning performance at the World Cup, defeating all their opponents 8-nil and bringing glory back to the motherland.

 

[Mooclan]

Yep, but the Dutch isn't at it's best anymore, but it will be a great match.

ew Brazil

World Cup Opening Ceremony begins in 40 minutes.

Triple post. I'm sure we've said this before, but please quote multiple posts in one of your posts, or go back and edit the last one, pls and thnx.



I like playing soccer, but I've never been able to keep up-to-date with various sports leagues ;-; I still think the Miami Dolphins are baseball.

 

[Alpha]

Sorry for the double post but messi was named #1 more than both and at the time pele was better but today, after new advances in skill and play type messi or Xavi IMO are the best.

#neyMar4#1

Sure, Messi has won more, but Ronaldo is the most recent winner.

England has won the world cup, they might not even leave their group.

We can talk about the past all day, but in the end, the World Cup is present day.

 

[billyguy1]

 

[FlyonReborn]

 

[Alpha]

Doesn't help that the USA's star player isn't going to BRASSSSSSIIIIIIIILLLLL.

 

[Bunns]

Sure, Messi has won more, but Ronaldo is the most recent winner.

England has won the world cup, they might not even leave their group.

We can talk about the past 9 day, but in the end, the World Cup is present day.

Then going by YOUR logic in which you said pele was better, he won it a long time ago not recently .

BOOOOM

 

[xExplore]

Of course you'd think I'd support The Netherlands, cause that's where I'm from.
And I do, but I honestly think Argentina can win ! xD

They have such good players like Messi, Aguero, Di Maria and Lavezzi :O

Btw, my prediction for tonight (Brazil - Croatia) is 2-0

 

[Alpha]

Then going by YOUR logic in which you said pele was better, he won it a long time ago not recently .

BOOOOM

Pelé is the best player in the world, he's just retired. Obviously he's not the current best player in the world, because he's 70 years old...

Pelé isn't playing for Brazil this year

 

[Bunns]

Pelé is the best player in the world, he's just retired. Obviously he's not the current best player in the world, because he's 70 years old...

Pelé isn't playing for Brazil this year

DebateAble on whose best because time changes as well as expectations

 

[Alpha]

DebateAble on whose best because time changes as well as expectations

While I agree with you, it's commonly known that Pelé is the best, ever. While obviously there's no way to know, he's at least one hell of a player.